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What is the monitoring plan that must be submitted to the Competent Authority?

  • What should be covered in the Monitoring Plan?
   - The Monitoring Plan should document monitoring procedures for aircraft, flights, CO2 emissions, risk assessment, data flows, and control activities.
 
  •  Do the procedures in the Monitoring Plan need to be implemented?
   - Yes, all procedures outlined in the Monitoring Plan must be both compliant with the MRR requirements and effectively implemented by the operator.
 
  • Can the Monitoring Plan be modified?
   - Yes, any changes to the Monitoring Plan need to be communicated to and approved by the Competent Authority (CA).
 
  • Are standardized or simplified monitoring plans allowed?
   - Member States have the authority to permit aviation operators to use standardized or simplified monitoring plans based on their discretion.
 
  • In what situations should the Monitoring Plan be revised?
   - The Monitoring Plan should be updated when:
     - (a) New emissions occur due to new activities or fuels.
     - (b) Data availability changes due to new measuring instruments.
     - (c) Data from previous methods is inaccurate.
     - (d) Modifications improve reported data accuracy.
     - (e) The plan does not conform to MRR requirements.
     - (f) Suggestions from verification reports are addressed.
 
  • Are there templates available for creating Monitoring Plans?
   - Yes, the European Commission provides templates for Monitoring Plans.
   - Additionally, some Member States might offer customized versions or electronic reporting systems.
  • Does the updated monitoring plan need to be verified?
   - No, the updated Monitoring plan does NOT need to be verified. It must be submitted to the Competent Authority for approval. It is better to send any question you may have about this new requirement directly to the Competent Authority.

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